Hop onto the Mini Tram, operated by La Compagnie des Petits Trains du Sud, a small sightseeing 'train' with huge windows, to take in the city's sights. There are two routes to choose from, one lasting 45 minutes, the other one hour, with audio guide available in eight languages. Departures every hour between 1015 and 1815 in peak season from outside the Festival Cafe on the Rotonde.
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Aix En Provence tours and excursions
Aix en Provence tours
Walking tours
Guided walks led by professional local guides are available but should be booked in advance (tel: (04) 4216 1165). The tourist office has information on its website for self-guided walks for those wishing to discover the city on their own. There is also a Cézanne self-guided walking tour: using the studs in the pavement as a guide, stroll through the streets and follow the main stages of the painter's life in Aix, the town where he was born, lived, pursued his research and died.
The Zevisit audio-guide, which can be downloaded free of charge onto any MP3, will take you on a lively seven-stage tour of the city, complete with sound effects and local insight. The tour is available in French and English, and lasts for 38 minutes.
Website:
www.zevisit.com
Excursions from Aix en Provence
Marseille
On the coast, 30km (18.5 miles) south of Aix-en-Provence, lies Marseille, France's second largest city. Visit the famous Vieux Port (the old port), Notre Dame de la Garde (perched on a hill above the city, the basilica affords sweeping views of the bay), or just spend an afternoon sunbathing on one of the many beaches.
Sainte Victoire
The mountain immortalised by Cézanne, rises 1,011m (3,317ft) high and stretches 12km (7.5 miles) over the Aix countryside. It's still a popular place with hikers and rock climbers (the south face of the mountain is a steep one), despite big forest fires in 1989. The view from the top is breathtaking.
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